Strategy to obtain US Amex

[nthd_nthd]

you don't get them to scan it for them?

I don't want them to open if cards inside. Just letters I asked for scan

 

[sudoer]

From Googlefu skills many overseas hiltons do trigger the aspire credit on online prepaid rates. Hilton Tokyo Bay comes up a lot as an example. Apparently international Hiltons are set up differently in the back end? Or something like that.

All Hilton bookings in Japan are processed at the local property.

 

[blacksultan]

I don't want them to open if cards inside. Just letters I asked for scan

Planet express do not scan cards and require you to mail them .

 

[pyramidforce]

All Hilton bookings in Japan are processed at the local property.

Do you know if it is just Japan or other non-US hiltons as well?

 

[sudoer]

Do you know if it is just Japan or other non-US hiltons as well?

I am only aware of this being a thing in Japan. Have not heard of it happening in other countries.

 

[QF_Flyer]

I don't think that triggers the Aspire credit but Surpass. No email delivery though so it needs to be shipped to somewhere in the US. People have been buying $50 + $1.95 shipping quarterly on Surpass.

Agree, I accessed it using Touch VPN set to NYC, site works, but delivery only to US as you say. Didn't try as I use the credit anyway, but a way to guarantee use of the resort credit would be good.

 

[QF_Flyer]

From Googlefu skills many overseas hiltons do trigger the aspire credit on online prepaid rates. Hilton Tokyo Bay comes up a lot as an example. Apparently international Hiltons are set up differently in the back end? Or something like that.

Would like to know - have read similar for other countries (a UK Amex I have had an offer for UK Hiltons, which was convenient as I needed to stay in some at exactly the right time).

Not sure about others though - I have used the resort credit in Fiji and Sri Lanka (I think that's it?), but on postpaid rates. Thankfully Hilton Yala LK accepted Apple Pay, because I left the physical card in Australia

 

[scibo10]

Found these DPs by http_x92. Hopefully it's still the same. Will try.

I can confirm Ms Margot's GC's still codes for the Resort Credit. I did this last month and credit received about 10 days after transaction date.

 

[djchuckles]

I can confirm Ms Margot's GC's still codes for the Resort Credit. I did this last month and credit received about 10 days after transaction date.

This is for aspire?

 

[scibo10]

This is for aspire?

That’s right.

 

[Phoenix-1]

I applied for the Citibank AA Biz card and was denied. 4/24 with about 1.5 years of credit history. Waiting for the denial letter before trying reconsideration.

 

[pyramidforce]

I received an unsolicited letter in my US address from Oportun. Did a google and looks like some dodgy person loan provider, anyone have any experience? I'm guessing my US bank sold my details for marketing as they always do.

 

[Franko Costa]

I applied for the Citibank AA Biz card and was denied. 4/24 with about 1.5 years of credit history. Waiting for the denial letter before trying reconsideration.

I did the same and was also denied. Just got the letter and waiting for it to be opened

 

[Tiki]

I’m totally freaking out. This popped up on Textnow. I can’t log in. I’ve had this number since May 2022 and never any problem before. I submitted the appeal but it’s a holiday weekend.
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If I try to call it has a message that it’s no longer in service.

Follow up. I waited over a week to chase them up because of Thanksgiving holidays in case they were backlogged. I did the online chat and presented my case as best I could. US citizen with passport and SSN who travels frequently. Only using the number for banking (true). I couldn't convince them without being physically in the US and they block VPNs. The best I could do is get the details to port the number to another carrier. The number is paid for until May 2025. I won't be communicating with banks until at least March or April by phone. My B of A cards are locked so can't be frauded. I'm not in a hurry to get a new phone carrier especially if it costs money.

I'd consider Tello if I can be sure it works with B of A and Chase text messages.

 

[Finale]

Just got instantly approved for Citi AA biz. Been wanting to apply for a business card but didn't think of Citi until seeing above posts. I was at 3/24 but 0/12 and no hard pull past 14 months. Quite generous with a credit limit as well (16k) considering I already have almost 30K with them.

Heard they don't like seeing any hard pull in the past 6 months but that might depend on your credit profile.

 

[nthd_nthd]

I received an unsolicited letter in my US address from Oportun. Did a google and looks like some dodgy person loan provider, anyone have any experience? I'm guessing my US bank sold my details for marketing as they always do.

Yep, I had them too a few times. Trashed them.

 

[nthd_nthd]

Follow up. I waited over a week to chase them up because of Thanksgiving holidays in case they were backlogged. I did the online chat and presented my case as best I could. US citizen with passport and SSN who travels frequently. Only using the number for banking (true). I couldn't convince them without being physically in the US and they block VPNs. The best I could do is get the details to port the number to another carrier. The number is paid for until May 2025. I won't be communicating with banks until at least March or April by phone. My B of A cards are locked so can't be frauded. I'm not in a hurry to get a new phone carrier especially if it costs money.

I'd consider Tello if I can be sure it works with B of A and Chase text messages.

I am using Tello $5/month with unlimited Text and works with Chase, dont have BOA.

 

[_TheTraveller_]

Any thoughts on the new BOA Alaska Card? 3x on all foreign transactions.. could achieve something with Chase cards but might be easier to manage if you're into Alaska.

 

[pyramidforce]

That actually sounds very good, assuming FX fees, reasonable AF and other inclusions, etc

Hopefully not a sign of impending devaluations...

 

[levelnine]

New $200 Hilton credit (4*$50) on the Amex Biz Plat. Make sure to enrol first.

The coupon book continues to grow. Now I have something like 15 Hilton credits to liquidate per quarter ugh.